Cindy Slaven

Cindy Slaven serves as the Chief Business Development Officer at Navantia Australia since August 2017, where responsibilities include developing and executing business development strategies aimed at achieving growth objectives within maritime sustainment and acquisition programs. As a member of the Executive Committee, Cindy Slaven focuses on building the company's credibility among stakeholders and staff. Previous roles include Chief Marketing Communications Officer and Acting Chief Business Development, Marketing & Communications Officer, where the emphasis was on strategic marketing, stakeholder engagement, and brand management. Prior to Navantia, roles included Marketing and Communications Manager at the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, and Project Manager at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission. Educational qualifications include a Graduate Certificate in Communication from Deakin University, a Bachelor of Business in Marketing from Edith Cowan University, and various certifications in Human Resources Management and Training and Assessment.